Wrongful Termination

Write a 2-3 page case description of a recent case in the news
related to wrongful termination. Describe the case, summarize the
primary issues that exist, and include an analysis of whether this is a
case of wrongful termination based on what you know and what you have
studied.

Introduction

Wrongful termination occurs when employment is terminated for
illegal reasons or if company policy is violated when the employee is
fired. HR practitioners and members of management need to be informed
about how to properly handle the termination process to ensure that the
employee’s rights are not violated, and to ensure that the organization
avoids a potentially costly wrongful termination lawsuit.

Generally, most employees are considered to be covered under the
contractual “employment at will” relationship (except those covered by a
collective bargaining agreement), which means an employer can terminate
employment at any time, for any reason. However, wrongful termination
can exist if discrimination is involved in the termination decision or
if public or company policy is violated during the termination process.

During this assessment, you will explore topics related to
termination in the workplace. You will consider what is permissible
under the law as a rationale for termination and you will consider
termination as it relates to employment at will versus contract
relationships. You will also consider the impact of employment at will
and the effect it has on an employer’s liability for wrongful
termination.

Use the Capella library and the Internet to find and research a
recent case in the news related to wrongful termination. Look for a case
that is specifically related to human resources. Try to find the most
recent instance of such a case.

Once you complete your research, write a 2–3 page case description in which you complete the following:

• Describe the case.
• Summarize the significant issues of the case.
• Include a detailed discussion of the outcome. Analyze whether this
  is a case of wrongful termination based on what you have studied for
  this assessment.

Be sure to address the concept of at-will employment and why or why
not it is a factor in this case, along with your supporting rationale.

Additional Requirements

• Written Communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA Formatting: Resources and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.
• Font and Font Size: Times New Roman, 12 point, double-spaced. Use Microsoft Word to complete the assessment.
• Length: A minimum of two pages, excluding title page and reference page (150–300 words per question).
• Shen, F. X. (2013). Neuroscience, mental privacy, and the law. Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy, 36(2), 653–713.
• Bagenstos, S. R. (2013). Employment law and social equality. Michigan Law Review, 112(2), 225–273
• • Walsh, D. J. (2019). Employment law for human resource practice (6th ed.). Cengage. Available in the courseroom via the VitalSource Bookshelf link.
    • Chapter 16, “Terminating Individual Employees.”